Linda R. Sexton - Author

Recently I was invited to record a conversation with Steffany Aye - the founder and director of of Adoption & Beyond - for the benefit of her clients and anyone wanting to learn more about adoption and how much it has changed.

I reached out to Steffany to help me get the word out about healthy open adoption. It is important to me to work with adoption professionals who are ethical and support birth parents and adoptive families beyond placement. Since Steffany is a member of the Birth Parent Support Alliance (formerly On Your Feet Foundation), I knew I would be in good hands.

You can listen to and watch the conversation:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIzdWPG1g6w&t=128s

Please share with anyone you know who is part of, or considering becoming part of, the adoption constellation.

I am thrilled to be interviewing Julia McDermott this Tuesday March 31 at 4pm at Story & Song for the launch of her newest thriller - THE BARBIE KILLER !
I had a unique view of the making of this thriller as Julia and I are part of the same writers critique group. It is exciting to see the book published and I am sure you will enjoy the ride with this thriller.
Come join us - the program is complimentary and wine and cheese will be served.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day friends!
Surrounded by all this green makes me grateful for my green theme for The Branches We Cherish. Those beautiful branches represent my children's birth family tree. What a wonderful reminder that we are all connected. We expand our families, we don't replace them. We are blessed today and always.

Listen to (and watch) my interview about open adoption that aired live this morning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BacVz8j8tMM

Anne Schindler, the host of radio First Coast Connect, WJCT Public Media (NPR) and I discussed the importance of connecting adopted children to their biological families when it is safe and possible. Fortunately, today most domestic adoptions are open and connected, rather than closed and secretive as was the previous norm. We talked about how healthy openness in adoption can be for the adopted person.
The program is about an hour long and my 10 minute interview starts at about minute 32. To learn more or request me as a speaker please visit lindarsexton.com.

Thank to the panelists today at Amelia Island Book Festival. Our workshop titled: Demystifying Today's Publishing Options: Self, Hybrid or Traditional? was a great start to the festival. Thanks to Tom Hitchcock, Julia McDermott, Ralph DeFalco and Jane Buyers for sharing their experiences honestly and openly. There is no right publishing option - only the one that is right for you!

Hope to see you at the 25th anniversary of the Amelia Island Book Festival on Saturday Feb 28!
Come to Amelia Island Writers workshop at 10 am and then hop over to the auditorium at 11 am to listen to David Baldacci, Kevin Powers, Philipp Meyer, Claire Cook and Mary Alice Monroe talk about how their books made it onto the big screen!

When the word “adoption” is spoken, stories start flowing. In my latest blog post—When Adoption Enters the Room—I share moments from a TV interview that turned into honest conversations about hope, and connection. Read the full piece and join the conversation: https://wix.to/2AbMJB5

"Adoption Isn't What You Think" - Book

This morning I had a wonderful opportunity to be a guest on the First Coast Living program with co-hosts David Benfield and Jordan Wilkerson.
Getting the word out that open adoption is the norm today and that it benefits the child greatly, is my mission. I hope you enjoy theis 5 minute interview.

"Adoption Isn't What You Think" - Book

I am continuing my mission to share what it means to have a healthy open adoption and help those who come after me. Hint: it is all about the adopted person! I hope you enjoy my conversation with Donna Pope. Donna does wonderful work supporting the entire adoption constellation and I was honored to meet her.

If you have a need for an Open Adoption Speaker I am happy to share our powerful story to help your audience.

Families Without Borders: How Open Adoption Rewires Love, Identity & Legacy In this episode of Voices of Adoption, hosts Donna Pope and Nathan Gwilliam interview Linda Sexton, an adoptive mom who became an open adoption pioneer over ...

Sally Ankerfelt, GayleSwift, and Sharon Butler-Obazee do an incredible job of supporting the entire adoption constellation. I am honored to be part of this too. I hope you enjoy.

Vl 23: Guest, Linda R. Sexton, Adoptive Mom and Author, Discusses the Joys of Open Adoption! Join co-hosts, adoption coaches, and triad members Kim Noeth, Sally Ankerfelt and Sharon Butler Obazee, as they welcome this month's special guest, adoptive ...